LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate KAIT8-TV Least Biased based on limited editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: MediumTraffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1963, KAIT8-TV is a virtual and VHF digital and an ABC/NBC/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, serving Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. KAIT8.com is the news website for the TV Station.
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Funded by / Ownership
KAIT8 is owned by Gray Television, which operates 145 stations across the USA. Revenue is derived through sponsored content and advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, KAIT8 publishes local news through text and video from the TV Station. The focus is on local crime, sports, weather, and general interest of the community. Local news is reported with minimal bias, such as this: Downtown Blytheville ‘greeting card’ mural in the works. When it comes to national and international news, the Associated Press is typically used.
Editorially, KAIT8 does not offer editorial positions and tends to report news factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KAIT8-TV Least Biased based on limited editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 1/15/2020) Updated (08/14/2022)
Source: https://www.kait8.com/
Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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